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About the Author

Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and 2023 graduate of the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, she now lives in the South Bronx neighborhood of Port Morris. She enjoys cooking, photography and rooting for the Knicks, Timberwolves, Liberty and Yankees.

The South Bronx is home to two gas-powered peaker plants, Harlem River Yards and Hell Gate (pictured). Photo Adrian Childress
Mott Haven

South Bronxites say no to Harlem River Yards permit renewal

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junk food popcorn soda drink ready for movie watching at open air cinema
Concourse

The Bronx Independent Cinema Center to host outdoor film screening Thursday

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The abandoned infant was found near this nail salon on Eastchester Road near Mace Avenue
Breaking

Abandoned infant found in stroller on Eastchester Road in Pelham Gardens

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Rep. Ritchie Torres announces new ghost gun legislation at University Prep Charter School June 20, 2023
Mott Haven

Angellyh Yambo Gun Free Zone Expansion Act announced in front of namesake’s former South Bronx high school

By Emily Swanson Conversation…
Boats are docked on City Island, Thursday, June 15, 2023.
City Island

City Islanders continue push for increased NYPD harbor patrol

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September’s First Friday with Miles East
Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum

Solo and group exhibitions at Glyndor Ga
Tomorrow, 2 pm

Public Gallery Tour
Wave Hill

BRB Project’s Back 2 School Giveaway is
Sept. 6, 2 pm

BRB BACK2SCHOOL GIVEAWAY
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On Tuesday Sept.8 starting at 7pm at Bro
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Pelham Parkway Neighborhood Association Hosts Sept. Community Event
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Come to the Great Lawn at Bartow-Pell fo
Sept. 12, 10 am

Bartow-Brocante Market
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Don’t Miss Out: Access Free Health Screenings & Wellness Experts on September 12
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Fall is peak migration time along the Hu
Sept. 13, 9:30 am

Fall Birding
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News

  • The inside of the MTA's Brooklyn State Street substation after an explosion in December 2024.MTA watchdog audit sparked by 2024 explosion finds transit agency had widespread substation maintenance failures
  • A Bronx man was convicted of first-degree assault for a hit-and-run collision during a high-speed police chase that left a father critically injured with severe head trauma.Bronx man convicted for hit-and-run collision that left Astoria father gravely injured during chaotic police chase: DA
  • St. Angela Merici Church begins $2M restoration effort to preserve 125 years of history
  • A Port Authority Police Department officer at the 9/11 Memorial on Sept. 11, 2024.9/11 25 Years Later: Honor the memory of Sept. 11, 2001 victims at these events across New York City
  • Governor Kathy Hochul joins Bronx elected officials for Co-op City back-to-school event

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